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Ruben Baca Obituary
Age 90, a life-long resident of Llano Quemado passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.Preceded in Death by his Wife of 64 years, Frances Baca; Parents Jacobo and Cora Baca; Sister Aurora Coca and her husband Baldamar Coca and Sister Maggie Gutierrez.Survived by Daughter Rebecca Mares and Son Ruben M. Baca (Laura); Grandchildren, Christina Mares Gallegos (Mark, his best friend), Stephanie Mares, Kelli Ann Baca, Kaitlyn Baca (Nick), Great-Grandchildren Brandon Montoya, Marika Gallegos, Namiyah Taylor, Jude and Izayah Peralta. Also surviving him are his Brother Max Baca (Alice) and Sister Corinna Espinoza. He is also survived by Special Niece Lorrie Valerio (Raymond), whom he considered a 2nd daughter and many other nieces and nephews.Ruben loved spending time outdoors whether it be on the back of a horse, in his workshop or on the porch with his beloved blue heeler, Paloma. Ruben retired from the Carson National Forest Service as a Contract Specialist in 1990 and was a founding member of the Taos County Sheriff's Posse. He also served as a Deputy Livestock Inspector for the NM Livestock Board where he made many friendships throughout the years.Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:00am, Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00am held at San Francisco de Asís Catholic church. Burial will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Angel Fire Veterans Cemetery.The family of Ruben E. Baca has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
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